We have prepared a comprehensive guide for you to have a nice holiday in the Greek Islands. Let’s take a look at our article on how and where to have the best holiday in the most popular islands of Greece
- Introduction to the Greek Islands
The Greek islands are an attractive holiday destination and each island has its own unique and fascinating reputation, some for its nightlife, some for its peace and some for its magnificent landscapes. The Greek islands are unique and special because they attract a wide range of visitors from party-goers to families. Each island appeals to different groups in its own way. Blue flag beaches, comfortable seaside resorts, whitewashed Greek villages, clear blue seas, excellent Greek cuisine served under cloudless blue skies are a common factor that you can find everywhere.
Being Greek means that the same rules and cultural differences do not apply to the nightlife and life of Athens. Nor is it the case with most of the standards of villas, studios and apartments. As a result, expect to be surprised and delighted in terms of kindness, hospitality, weather, cleanliness and food.
All of the Greek islands of Greece are unique and due to their different geography, it would take years to explore them all. However, while you are on one island, for a day or two or ten, fly or ferry to another island to add more dimension to your Greek Island holiday.
The purpose of this article is to introduce you to some of the most well-known Greek Islands that you may consider visiting during your Greek Island holiday and to allow some of you to explore more of any of the Greek Islands that you may want to spend your Greek Island holiday on.
Geography and Climate
Greece has a record number of islands accessible via numerous ports and airports. The main Greek islands are part of the Aegean Sea, while the rest are located in the Ionian Sea. A significant number of these are located in the South Aegean region (Dodecanese and Cyclades group), followed by the Ionian Islands group. Smaller island groups include the Saronic Islands, the Sporades, the Northeastern Aegean Islands and the Crete region with its smaller island gems. When it comes to holidaying, one must choose according to the service and style of holiday they want to experience. The main ones are the Dodecanese and Cyclades island groups, Crete and the Ionian group are in second place.
Greece attracts visitors due to its wide range of climatic zones, distinct local traditions, distinct culture, Mediterranean dietary habits, healthy and relaxed lifestyle and ease of access to services such as food and accommodation. The legal policy of the Greek government, both in entrepreneurship and international tourism development, aims to extend the tourism season to the whole year. So far, only a small part of the Greek Islands has fully exploited this potential. Research should be carried out to provide the necessary findings and recommendations to determine whether this new direction can be implemented and what the expected effects are. The purpose of this article is to identify the opportunities and obstacles for the development of Greek Islands tourism throughout the year. We argue that the island group strategy should be the basis of the tourism development process and that research can help to comprehensively determine the competitive advantage of each island group.
Culture and Traditions
Greece Culture – that is, the mystery of ancient myths and legends, polytheism and wisdom, deep philosophy and the vastness of the sky. It is an inexhaustible art and unique architecture that we all know by heart. But it is also interesting regional traditions, touching rituals, beautiful dances, colorful costumes and much more. In such a multifaceted and beautiful country, any Greek tradition is no less interesting than its history. One of the most important holidays in Greece is Easter. This most important holiday of the Orthodox Church is celebrated here widely and beautifully, and preparations begin long before its arrival. During this holiday, various traditions appear in different parts of Greece, one of which is the burning of the scarecrow of Judas. Tradition says that Judas betrayed Jesus and was then hanged. So people make an effigy of him from sawdust, dress him in old rags and traditionally hang him in the central square of the city on the night of the Resurrection. After that, the inhabitants of the city set him on fire. This is a ritual for Judas, an eternal traitor. Nowadays, the figures are very diverse, colorful, and the effigy is not only hanging, but also moving and resembling a person. At the same time, another very interesting tradition with many traditions is performed in Greece, called Anastenaria.
